Everytime I fill the car up with gas it does this thing where I lose power when I stop or when I turn the wheel. So I have to stop and start the car. Its very dangerous because it has cut off while I was making a turn. We have tried to fix it several times. We replaced the fuel pump and that helped for a month or two but then it goes right back to cutting off after it is filled up with gas.
The worst 2010 Mazda Tribute problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Transmission13
- Steering11
- Engine7
- Acceleration6
- Fuel system6
- Brakes3
- Electrical3
- Airbags2
- Body2
- Visibility2
- Driver assistance1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Mazda Tribute
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.
Recall number 16V788000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
Recall number 14V282000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Mazda Tribute 140
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid
- This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below
- This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red....
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- Speedometer replacement procedure
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
- This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery...
2010 Mazda Tribute fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl Hybrid | FWD | 34 | 31 | 32 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl Hybrid | 4WD | 30 | 27 | 29 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21-22 | 28 | 23-24 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 20 | 26 | 23 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 25 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 |
What 2010 Mazda Tribute owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Two years ago my vehicle started loosing electrical power steering.. there is a recall for this issue… my vehicle was not experiencing this issue at the time of the recall. I have not been able to drive my vehicle because it randomly looses power steering deeming it extremely dangerous to drive.. I informed mazda who stated there system shows it was repaired during the recall will not cover the cost, but this is not true. I’m the only owner and I can’t drive it due to this issue
While driving at low speed (less than 50 mph) truck experienced brake loss. Was able to slow down and have no accident. Towed truck to mechanic and the next day brakes worked fine. Took truck to both AAA and to Mazda dealership for repair and no one can duplicate the issue. No instrument lights came on and no code was given for additional information. It has been stated that ABS Master cylinder and brake booster have been tested as well as the relays and fuses. This isnt the first time this has happened but the pedal has never stayed as mushy or required to go to the ground as long as it had this time.
The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became very stiff and was difficult to turn in either direction. The contact drove the vehicle with manual steering to his destination. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
There's no power steering as I was Driving it just got hard to steer and almost got into an accident car is not drivable at all
The steering began twitching while driving and then while backing the steering went out and stopped responding mid-backing in my driveway.
Steering is off line
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda tribute. While pulling into a parking lot, the electric power steering failed and an unknown indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact believed that there were faulty components in the steering wheel. The contact was able to pull into a parking spot and had the vehicle towed home. Capital mazda of cary (525 crossroads blvd, cary, nc 27511, (919) 859-2000) suggested to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing at the contact's expense. The manufacturer stated that since the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall in 2014, they would not assist with the repair costs, contact stated he retired technician from caterpillar inc can handle most repairs himself, had aess to a diagnostic computer and pulled the codes for the failure, looked up the codes up for a steering torque sensor ordered one from capital mazda on november 14th for delivery on friday the 15th picked it up but didn't have time to install til the 16th which is a saturday. Installed and still have the same failure. But the sensor part from mazda had been used and put back in box which were estimated at $2,800. The sensor alone was $368.98 located a tribute in a load u-pull-it junkyard got the whole assembly for $35.44 got the part removed and replaced the unit vehicle performed as it should the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000. *bf
While the car was in use and running, the timing chain cover failed resulting in the serpentine belt tensioner coming detached. The serpentine tensioner mount broke off the timing chan cover, resulting in the loss of all loads driven from the serpentine belt. This failure presents a severe safety issue as without the serpentine belt properly functioning the alternator will not generate electricity, the battery will be drained and then the electric power steering will fail. An average driver will not be able to control the vehicle without power steering and brake assistance. Until almost all of the oil has been thrown from the engine or the battery dies, there is no warning to the driver -- the driver knows nothing of this failure until the low oil pressure, alternator or check engine light comes on. The vehicle had only 62156 miles when this extraordinary failure occurred.
Power steering would lock and not allow movement of steering wheel while turning
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Questions about the 2010 Mazda Tribute
Is the 2010 Mazda Tribute reliable?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the 2010 Mazda Tribute, fewer than a typical Tribute model year.
What is the 2010 Mazda Tribute year score?
The 2010 Mazda Tribute scores 92 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mazda Tribute: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Mazda Tribute?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 13 complaints, typically around 44,500 miles. Next is steering (11).
How many recalls does the 2010 Mazda Tribute have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and steering.
What year does the Mazda Tribute have bad transmission?
The Mazda Tribute model years with the most transmission complaints are 2001 (69 complaints), 2002 (36 complaints) and 2008 (25 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Mazda Tribute get?
Official estimates for the 2010 Mazda Tribute range from 20 to 32 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl hybrid, FWD) gets 34 city and 31 highway.
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